Since the much-hyped NBA dunk contest wound up being a disappointment back in February, high school hoopers have been showing the pros how it should be done.

First there was the classic dunk-off at the McDonald's All-American game last month, which included a couple of potential SEC stars in uncommitted Huntington Prep guard Andrew Wiggins, who's still mulling offers from Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina and Florida State, and Florida signee Chris Walker.

This past weekend, it was UCLA commit Zach LaVine, who shined brightest in a field which also boasted the likes of Tim Myles (New Mexico), Derrick Griffin (Miami), Jordan Bell (Oregon) and Deonte Burton (Marquette) in the BallisLife All-American dunk contest.

LaVine's set included a between the legs throw-down off the bounce, commonly referred to as the "East Bay Funk" dunk popularized by former NBA dunk champion Isiah Rider. LaVine, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard who chose the Bruins over offers from national champion Louisville, Washington and Arizona among others, tore the house down when he threw the ball off the floor, leaped and went around his

back in midair before slamming it home to take home the trophy.

Press play on the clip above to see the best of the BallIsLife dunk contest.

Nick Birdsong covers basketball for al.com. He can be reached at 205-325-2327 or nbirdsong@al.com. Follow him on Twitter @birds_word.